Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, but one former Gunner believes the move could cause some problems.

Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.

Wednesday evening, all hell broke loose in Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. Reports over the past several days had said that negotiations between the two clubs were progressing and that an agreement for the 27-year-old England international was almost guaranteed.

Arsenal's superior incentives reportedly played a crucial role in their bid to sign Eberechi Eze as they prepare to pip rivals Tottenham to his signature. The Gunners proposed more achievable bonus conditions and a faster payment package to persuade Crystal Palace to sell to them.

Eze is a brilliant signing. Its a game-changer, a perfect fit. Hes got the X-factor and in tight games he has the ability to break a low block down. I think Arsenal win the league with Eze. | Watch Arsenal vs Leeds on Sky on Saturday;

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze, according to The Athletic.The deal will be worth around £68 million, close to the value of his recently

Arsenal has beaten arch-rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, reports say. Arsenal need Eze after Kai Havertz’s injury.

Tottenham have some new names in mind.

Arsenal are on the verge of beating Tottenham to signing Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, according to multiple reports.